By Ibrahim Muhammad The Kano state government has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating polio in the state. Deputy Governor...
By Ibrahim Muhammad
The Kano state government has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating polio in the state. Deputy Governor and Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, made this commitment while chairing a meeting of the committee at the Africa House, Kano Government House. He emphasized that poliomyelitis is a virus caused by filth and can spread rapidly, especially among children, if not promptly addressed.
Comrade Abdussalam stressed that scientific research has proven polio is a virus, not caused by spirits, and can be prevented by maintaining personal and environmental hygiene.
He also assured that the polio vaccine has been tested and found safe in many Muslim countries. The deputy governor urged parents to cooperate fully by allowing their children to be vaccinated during campaigns.
The Kano state government is committed to eradicating polio, as was achieved in the past when Nigeria was certified polio-free.
However, the deputy governor expressed concern that the lack of routine immunization in recent months has led to a resurgence of polio cases. He also highlighted the influx of people from neighboring states, whose vaccination status is unknown, as a contributing factor to the re-emergence of polio in the state.
The Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammad Sanusi II, represented by Madakin Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani, called on district, village, and ward heads to participate fully in the exercise to achieve the target objectives.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, explained that Kano state has 20 cases of variant polio virus out of 60 in the country, emphasizing the need for collective effort to eliminate the disease.
Representatives from the World Health Organization, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and other global health organizations commended the Kano state government for its commitment to eliminating polio and pledged their continued support to the state's healthcare system.
The state government's efforts to eradicate polio are crucial, and with the support of global health organizations, Kano state can make significant progress in protecting its children from this debilitating disease.
The fight against polio in Kano state is ongoing, with various stakeholders working together to ensure the disease is eliminated.
The state government's commitment to this cause is commendable, and with continued support from global health organizations, Kano state can achieve its goal of eradicating polio.
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